Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

19.3 (1) The employer shall develop a hazard identification and assessment methodology, including an identification and assessment methodology for ergonomics-related hazards, taking into account the following documents and information:

• (a) any hazardous occurrence investigation reports;

• (b) first aid records and minor injury records;

• (c) work place health protection programs;

• (d) any results of work place inspections;

• (e) any employee reports made under paragraph 126(1)(g) or (h) of the Act or under section 15.3;

• (f) any government or employer reports, studies and tests concerning the health and safety of employees;

• (g) any reports made under the Safety and Health Committees and Representatives Regulations;

• (h) the record of hazardous substances; and

• (i) any other relevant information, including ergonomics-related information.

(2) The hazard identification and assessment methodology shall include

• (a) the steps and time frame for identifying and assessing the hazards;

• (b) the keeping of a record of the hazards; and

• (c) a time frame for reviewing and, if necessary, revising the methodology.